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Thompson/Center Dimension Interchangeable Rifle System

Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show

HARRISBURG --(Ammoland.com)- Thompson/Center Arms, a world leader in cutting-edge rifle design and manufacturing, will feature its new, state-of-the-art Dimension interchangeable bolt-action rifle system at the 2012 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show (Feb. 4 – 12) State Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA.

The Dimension, along with the full line of other Thompson /Center rifles will be on display at the Thompson/Center Booth, # 5035 in the new “Sportman’s Shop Gun Alley” in the Wild Wild West Hall.

The Dimension marks a technological leap forward in the quality, versatility and value of bolt-action rifles. The Dimension system is comprised of interchangeable components that allow shooters to easily change calibers with guaranteed minute-of-angle accuracy. Shooters can employ multiple calibers, from .204 Ruger to .300 Win Mag, in the same bolt-action rifle with just a quick component change.

The secret behind Dimension is Thompson/Center’s Locking Optimized Components System (LOC™). The LOC system makes it easy for shooters to change their Dimension rifle’s components and calibers in just minutes. It consists of 7 parts – a universal stock and receiver that accepts multiple barrels, magazine groups (magazine and housing), bolts and bridge scope mounts. Dimension hand tools work with all Dimension rifles. Interchangeable parts are stamped with letters: A, B, C or D. Match the letter on the barrel with the one on the bolt and magazine group and you have a perfectly matched set-up for any Dimension caliber.

For more information on the Show, List of Exhibitors, or a complete schedule of seminar speakers, contests and family entertainment offered at the 2012 Eastern Sports & Outdoors Show, visit www.easternsportshow.com.

Online ticket sales for the Show are open and discount tickets can be purchased at: EasternSportShow.com

The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show presented by Outdoor Channel and Comcast. Now in its 57th year, the Show has grown to be the largest outdoor hunting and fishing event of its kind in North America. With more than 1,200 exhibitors, The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show brings the passion for the outdoors–indoors–by bringing outdoor sports enthusiasts of all ages from across the country to view the latest and best in hunting and fishing gear, shop for ATV’s and RV’s and plan & book hunting and fishing trips with outfitters & charters from around the world. The Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show also offers a wide range of seminars presented by experts along with hunting- and fishing-related contests and family-oriented entertainment. The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show is sponsored in part by Cabela’s, Thompson/Center Arms, and Progressive Insurance. Chevy is the official truck of the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show.

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Thompson/Center Arms and Traditions Sporting Goods Settle Patent Infringement Dispute
Companies Sign Licensing Agreement Regarding Thompson/Center Arms Patents.

Thompson Center Arms

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--(Ammoland.com)- Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc. (“TCA”), Traditions Sporting Goods, Inc. (“Traditions”), and Ardesa S.A. d/b/a Ardesa Firearms (“Ardesa”), announced today that they have reached an agreement to settle patent infringement complaints brought by TCA in the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) and U.S. federal court.

Under the terms of the agreement, Traditions and Ardesa have agreed to a multi-year license agreement, allowing them to use certain TCA muzzleloader rifle technology. In exchange, TCA has agreed to dismiss all infringement claims asserted in the complaints. Further details and financial terms of the settlement are not being made available.

“We are always looking for ways to protect our innovative designs and technology, which are the cornerstones of our business, and key components of what our brands stand for in the eyes of the consumer,” said James Debney, President and CEO of Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, TCA’s parent company.

“We look forward to working with Traditions to bring the highest quality and most advanced muzzleloading rifles to the market.”

“Traditions and Ardesa join with TCA in looking forward to bringing the highest quality muzzleloading rifles to the market,” said Tom Hall, President of Traditions.

“We are pleased that the companies were able to work together in a pragmatic way to amicably resolve this litigation. Traditions will continue to sell all products in its existing product line and intends to continue its ongoing efforts to innovate in the field of muzzleloading rifles to meet market demand.”

About Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC) is a U.S.-based, global provider of products and services for safety, security, protection, and sport. The company delivers a broad portfolio of firearms and related training to the military, law enforcement, and sports markets. For more information on Smith & Wesson call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com.

About Traditions & Ardesa
Traditions Performance Firearms located in Old Saybrook, CT imports, distributes, and sells top quality muzzleloading firearms and accessories. Ardesa S.A., located in Vizcaya, Spain, manufactures top quality reproductions of famous flintlock and percussion rifles and pistols, 209 primed in-line ignition rifles, and a full line of accessories, that are imported by Traditions Performance Firearms. For more information on Traditions call 860-388-4656 or log on to traditionsfirearms.com.

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